Trite
Adjective | /trite/
Overused and lacking freshness or originality, especially when referring to an idea, phrase, or remark.
Trite
Adjective | /trite/
Essential WordsMEDIUMOverused and lacking freshness or originality, especially when referring to an idea, phrase, or remark.
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"The speech relied on trite phrases instead of clear evidence. Means: The speech used overused expressions rather than clear evidence."
"Her advice sounded trite, but it helped him make a sensible choice. Means: Her advice sounded familiar and unoriginal, but it still helped him choose wisely."
Mnemonic Trick
A trite phrase has been repeated so often that it has lost its freshness.
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